AI Solution Architect

AI Solution Architect – Commercial Bank

Job Overview

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is inviting applications for the position of AI Solution Architect. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced technology professionals to lead the design and implementation of enterprise AI solutions within one of Sri Lanka’s most technologically advanced banks. The successful candidate will architect secure AI integrations, modernize legacy systems, and drive innovation through scalable, cloud-enabled AI technologies while ensuring enterprise-grade security and performance.

Position Details

Job Title: AI Solution Architect

Company: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

Job Category: IT & Software, Banking & Insurance, Management, Private Jobs

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC is Sri Lanka’s most awarded private bank and one of the country’s leading financial institutions. Recognized among the Top 1000 Banks in the World, the bank continues to lead the industry through digital innovation, customer-centric services, and advanced technology solutions. Commercial Bank offers exceptional career opportunities for professionals who aspire to shape the future of banking technology.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Software Architecture or Senior Software Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-related technologies.
• Proven experience in enterprise system integration within banking, insurance, telecommunications, or similar large-scale environments.
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures connecting cloud services to on-premises legacy systems.
• Strong knowledge of API integration, cloud platforms, and enterprise application architecture.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise AI integration architectures connecting modern AI platforms with core banking and legacy systems.
• Architect secure API layers using REST, gRPC, SOAP, message queues, and event-driven integration patterns.
• Review and validate third-party AI vendor solutions, API specifications, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with AI and Machine Learning teams to transform research prototypes into production-ready microservices.
• Manage containerized AI solutions and support deployment across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Ensure AI integrations comply with banking security standards, including encryption, authentication, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Optimize AI inference performance and design resilient failover mechanisms for mission-critical banking applications.
• Support enterprise integration strategy, cloud adoption, and continuous modernization initiatives.

Required Skills

• Enterprise Solution Architecture.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration.
• API design and integration (REST, gRPC, SOAP).
• Java, Spring Boot, and Python development.
• Cloud platforms and Kubernetes.
• API Gateways such as Apigee and Kong.
• Message brokers including Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub.
• Microservices architecture.
• DevOps and containerization.
• Leadership, technical communication, and stakeholder management.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package aligned with leading financial institutions.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale AI transformation projects.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, AI, and enterprise integration technologies.
• Continuous professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive employee benefits in accordance with company policies.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted through the Commercial Bank Careers Portal by selecting the AI Solution Architect vacancy.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Applicants should have proven experience in enterprise software architecture and AI integration.
• Experience in hybrid cloud architecture and enterprise API integration is essential.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Python, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration technologies is highly desirable.
• The work location for this position is Colombo District, Sri Lanka.